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  2. Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly is a food writer who develops recipes and hosts videos for NYT Cooking. She’s been featured on HBO Max, History Channel and the Bon Appétit YouTube channel, and she’s also the author of the cookbook “Start Here.”

Recipes by Sohla El-Waylly

45 recipes

  • Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

    Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

    Sohla El-Waylly

    125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    125

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens 

    Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1050 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,050

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • One-Pot Paneer Pilaf

    One-Pot Paneer Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

    215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    215

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter

    Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter

    Sohla El-Waylly

    8 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    8

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Sohla El-Waylly

    72 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    72

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,254

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Queso

    Vegan Queso

    Sohla El-Waylly

    32 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    32

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Sohla El-Waylly

    724 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    724

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Caviar Pie

    Caviar Pie

    Sohla el-Waylly

    131 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    131

    45 minutes plus at least 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Holiday Rocky Road

    Holiday Rocky Road

    Sohla el-Waylly

    550 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    550

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

    35 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    35

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Sohla El-Waylly

    224 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    224

    7 hours 40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    213

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Sohla El-Waylly

    103 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    103

    6 hours 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    245

    At least 25 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    92

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick Dill Pickles

    Quick Dill Pickles

    Sohla El-Waylly

    86 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    86

    4 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    188 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    188

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,188

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,199

    At least 1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Frittata

    Cheesy Frittata

    Sohla El-Waylly

    783 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    783

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Sohla El-Waylly

    954 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    954

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    183 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    183

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    573 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    573

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Pilaf

    Butter Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

    466 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    466

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    257 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    257

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1212 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,212

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Salad

    Pizza Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    587 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    587

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,428

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1387 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,387

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    6691 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,691

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    2294 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,294

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Almond Croissant

    Giant Almond Croissant

    Sohla El-Waylly

    2944 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,944

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    778 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    778

    1 hour plus 12 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash With Spiced Onion Gravy

    Roasted Squash With Spiced Onion Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

    555 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    555

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Linzer Bars

    Pecan Linzer Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    633 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    633

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    4054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,054

    35 minutes, plus 2½ hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruity Meltaways

    Fruity Meltaways

    Sohla El-Waylly

    819 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    819

    30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    686 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    686

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana-Cardamom Cream Pie With Caramel

    Banana-Cardamom Cream Pie With Caramel

    Sohla El-Waylly

    392 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    392

    1 1/4 hours, plus 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread

    Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread

    Sohla El-Waylly

    880 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    880

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffing Panzanella With Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Stuffing Panzanella With Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Sohla El-Waylly

    135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    135

    30 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffing Dumpling Soup

    Stuffing Dumpling Soup

    Sohla El-Waylly

    463 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    463

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

    Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

    Sohla El-Waylly

    925 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    925

    20 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Amu’s Chicken Korma

    Amu’s Chicken Korma

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1046 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,046

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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